Hey Buddies!!!

[ognum]

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Hi Jane
Have a good time with your parents, Im sure they wont notice if the house isnt spotlessly clean and freshly painted so take a rest for a while.
It is interesting that often people dont notice when you shed weight. I have this time lost 25lbs and not one person has said anything, I do keep it very quiet. I dont like to discuss it, I just like to get on with it. I think I feel extra pressure when I have to talk about it, in the past I have worked with groups of women who have done nothing but discuss weight and I honestly cant cope with it.
That is why I am grateful to all you buddies because I can get support from you without it being threatening. Thank you so much.

[ognum]

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Sham
Hows things!

[Whatsername]

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Ognum..thanks for your reply. To be honest, I normally do not like to be the center of attention. With my weight loss, it is a little different...especially with my family and those I am close to. I tend to have an "odd" view of myself and sometimes other people's comments tend to affirm for me what I have accomplished.
It is so nice to have a group of buddies who understand each other and can be supportive.

Sham...how are you doing? It is Thanksgiving tomorrow here, so I am just busy, busy with that. I don't think it will be hard to stay on plan. And it is odd, but the busier I am, the better I am about my eating. I guess my mind isn't wandering to food as much.
How are the kids doing?


Take care and check in with you soon!
Jane

[ognum]

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Hi Jane
Sorry I forgot it was Thanksgiving for you guys, I shouldnt have because I used to live in Boston! Wishing all you Thanksgiviners (is that a word) a wonderful day with you families and friends. Get ready for the big shop on black Friday.
Long flight to the sun for me in the morning so will check in at the weekend. Have fun.

[Whatsername]

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Buddies! How is everyone doing??

I had a very nice Thanksgiving. Made it through with one slip up which was a small piece of pie.

The weather has turned "icky". Rain, wet snow, wind. Blah, I just want to stay inside.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Jane

[ognum]

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Well its very quiet here in buddy land that means one of two things I guess. You are all being so good you dont need to buddy chat or you are all being so naughty you are afraid to come out! Or maybe its just me that feels that way.
I have been on vacation in the sun for a few days now, weather is fab, eating has been good, scales are not moving either way but thats fine I will be happy to maintain for these two weeks.
Our daughter heads out to join us in the morning, she needs a break and a few days in the sun will do her good. I have been doing a bit or gardening and a bit of swimming but think I am definately lacking exercise so will have to try to switch up a gear also have been sleeping too much. If sleeping could help you get your weight down I would be tiny.
Hope all my lovely buddies will come out soon just to say how you are doing. Best wishes and love to you all.

[sham]

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Hi Ognum sorry havent logged on as I have been very busy.Been reading your replies thanks for messaging and being a regular I have given you a rep pouint because you are dedicated to the thread and feel you deserve it.Oh you are so lucky to be enjoying the sun it is damn well too cold here in the UK trust me when you get back you will really feel the chill.Enjoy your holiday I am so jealous but in a nice way!

[sham]

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Hi Jane I guesss life has been busy these past few days so had no time to reply or log on.Thanks for regularly mentioning and remembering me you truelly are a sweetie!
I hope it goes well with meeting your parents I can see alot of compliments hopefully coming your way.I hope your parents are positive towards your weight loss.Keep
us informed on how it went.All the best.

[sham]

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A big hi going out to the rest of my buddies especially NORMAN,NORAH and FOCUS!

WHERE ARE YOU FOCUS?COME JOIN US!

[Whatsername]

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Sham and Ognum! All the other Buddies!

Hi all! Yes, sorry I have been very busy, lots of stress and overall, this is a hard time of year for me, so I apologize for being quiet.

My parents were truly interested in my journey with Atkins and asked a lot of questions about it. I was glad I had a chance to explain how it worked and what it meant to me.

I hope everyone is doing well. So sorry to keep this short. I have to get the kids up and ready for school. But wanted you to know I am thinking of you and miss you. I will try to get back later to write more.
Jane

[sham]

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Hi Jane Im glad there was no negative response from your parents because it really makes a difference.I can totally understand life is busy but hey thanks for just dropping bye.Have a great December.

[Whatsername]

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Hi there! How are my buddies doing? It has been quiet..everyone is busy I guess.
My friends have a big Christmas party every year and that is tonight. So, I have been busy with baking (ack!), cooking (atkins friendly) and preparing gifts. I am really trying to stay on plan but have not been perfect. It is funny because I will say no to extra coffee because I shouldn't have the extra cream but then I eat a cookie. (It was really just one cookie, so I am glad I left it at that).
This is a tough time of year! We have another Christmas party this coming week, then I think that is it for a while and I should be able to get on track. The next party, I have no idea what they are serving other than "chicken" I am prepared to go and not eat much...just hoping they at least have salad.
What have you all been up to? Miss you!
Jane

[ognum]

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Hi Buddies
Hope you are all going well. I am going to post this on the main board I think but thought I would ask the buddies as well.
I am currently on vacation, the temp is about 28/82 and it is breezy. This morning my daughter and I and a friend decided to do a hike that we have done many times before but not on this vacation.. The hike is from sea level scrambling walking up to about 600ft in about 1/2 a mile and a wandering paved walk down of about 2 miles.
This time I found the upward climb really yaxing, no problems with my legs but I was totally winded, having to stop several times. The walk down was fine. At home I walk about five miles a day but its not very hilly.
Is it possible that having beem on Atkins for about 10 weeks and having lost 28lbs in that time I am completely out of condition or is because it is difficult for the body to convert fat for energy quickly?
At one point my daughter, a medic made me sit down and eat a cookie because she really felt like I needed an injection of glucose, that was my first none Atkins digresion in my 10 weeks!
Has this happened to any one else?

[sham]

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Hi Jane I can understand its the time of year where there are parties going on but its also a challenging time so stay strong and remember how hard it was to get where you are.There will be many tempting foods but be strong my friend you are not going to break the diet.The slip up with the cookie wont make a difference knowing you I can see you will be back on track.Stay focused and keep it up.Havent had much time to log on will make time.

[sham]

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Hi Ognum Im glad your holiday is going well .I must say I have never experienced the type of incident you described could it be because you had not eaten?
Anyway enjoy the rest of your holiday.